Schalk Pieterse
Lead Lecturer
Schalk is the co-founder and Managing Director of Pieterse Sellner Erasmus TRM Tax Attorneys, where he leads the firm's Dispute…
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Taught by the people who argue the cases
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to navigate the intricate realm of audits, assessments, objections, appeals, tax board hearings, and the latest developments in tax legislation.
In today's complex business landscape, tax disputes are becoming increasingly common, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of tax laws and regulations. The course on Tax Dispute Resolution in South Africa equips professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the intricate realm of audits, assessments, objections, appeals, tax board hearings, and the latest developments in tax legislation. The real value of the programme lies in the practical knowledge shared by one of South Africa's foremost advocates of Tax Dispute Resolution, Prof. Dr Daniel N. Erasmus.
This six-week, practice-focused course covers the full controversy cycle, from audits to Tax Board. You'll examine assessments, objections, appeals, ADR procedures, and e-filing, with practical emphasis on Section 93 reduced assessments, Section 164 suspensions, and Rule 56 default judgments. The programme closes with Tax Court preparation and 2023 TAA Rules updates, reinforced by case law and hands-on strategies for timely, compliant, effective responses.
A new module is released every week over 6 sessions, studied 100% online as a flexible alternative to a traditional on-campus programme, tailor-made for working professionals. Each session runs 60-90 minutes with time allotted for Q&A interaction with the lecturers, so participants gain a competitive edge in managing tax disputes, ensuring compliance, and securing fair outcomes for their clients or organisations - and can apply new skills to their work straight away.
Over six weeks the course works through the full tax controversy cycle in South Africa, from audits through assessments, objections and appeals to Tax Board hearings,…
Early-bird deadline: Apply by 08 June 2026
| Early bird | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Once-off card payment (single payment) | ZAR 4,800.00 | |
| Split card payment (over 2 months) | ZAR 2,850 x 2 instalments |
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SAIT (The South African Institute of Taxation) members qualify for a 20% discount. Email connect@academyoftaxlaw.com with your name as registered with SAIT, your email address and your SAIT membership number to receive a discount code.
Stripe does not process payments in South African Rand, which is why fees are also displayed in US Dollars. The cost of the course will be updated if there is a currency fluctuation of more than 3%.
Schalk is the co-founder and Managing Director of Pieterse Sellner Erasmus TRM Tax Attorneys, where he leads the firm's Dispute…
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